Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

As a Forklift Operator, you will primarily work on the loading dock, handling large piping pieces for industrial applications. Your tasks will include pulling orders and preparing these products for shipment using an RF Scanner. You will be responsible for lifting materials weighing over 50 lbs, palletizing them, shrink wrapping, and assisting in moving them into trucks. Sit-down forklift experience is essential, as you will operate battery-powered lifts at the newest location.

Responsibilities

• Handle large metal piping pieces, ranging from smaller systems to full pallet-sized pieces.
• Restock the warehouse by manually pulling parts and preparing UPS/FedEx packages, processing 20-35 orders per day.
• Assist customers who come to pick up parts.
• Conduct cleaning duties as required to maintain the warehouse.
• Operate sit-down forklifts and battery-powered lifts.
• Utilize RF scanners for order selection and inventory control.
• Shrink wrap materials onto pallets and prepare them for shipment.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of forklift and order pulling experience.
• Proven experience in a warehouse environment focused on production.
• Ability to efficiently and safely use shrink wrapping equipment.
• Proficiency in RF Scanner operations and computer skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in material handling, distribution, and order selection.
• Capability in loading trucks, unloading, shipping, and receiving.
• Experience with pallet jack operations and packaging.

Why Work Here?

Our company provides an opportunity to work in a brand new, state-of-the-art warehouse equipped with new forklifts, racking systems, and advanced lighting. We prioritize employee feedback and adjust pay rates according to market trends. The Richmond site is highly efficient and profitable, offering room for growth and professional development.

Work Environment

The warehouse is well-lit, spacious, and features large fans. The environment is bright and new, with a focus on maintaining its cleanliness. The facility currently houses approximately 14 employees. The day shift schedule is from 7AM to 5PM, with flexibility required for occasional early starts at 6AM. The afternoon shift runs from 4PM to 12AM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.